# Walnuts Grown in California; Changes to Administrative Requirements

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-08-17 |
| Effective | 2026-09-16 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 7 CFR 984 |
| Summary | This final rule implements a recommendation from the California Walnut Board (Board) to make changes to the administrative requirements prescribed under the Federal marketing order for walnuts grown in California (Order). This final rule provides a schedule for required handler assessment payments, establishes interest and late payment charges on overdue assessments owed, and modifies the existing reporting requirements for handler acquisitions of walnuts. |
| Document number | 2026-16723 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/17/2026-16723/walnuts-grown-in-california-changes-to-administrative-requirements). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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